Michael Robinson

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Introduction:

Born and raised in London, I cannot remember a time when my own natural curiosity was not evident, exploring the history and culture of the city, leading inevitably to a passion for it which I still retain today, half a century later. I am also a freelance writer and lecturer on art and design history which I am also passionate about. I have truly found my vocation in guiding, sharing those passions with tourists of this wonderful country, with its historical heritage and eccentric traditions. My forte is driver guiding small groups and families. Visit my website for full details

Personal Interests:

Art & Architecture - historian & lecturer

The novels of Jane Austen

Football/Soccer

Christian sites

Film locations

Gardens of England

Harry Potter

Special Interests:

Royalty

Royal tours catered for- walks, coach and car

Art/Paintings & Sculpture

Lectures and visits to galleries on all aspects of art and design history

Architecture

All aspects of architecture explored

Churches & Cathedrals

Touring of Christian sites and extensive knowledge of Christian history in England

Sports & Pastimes

Most spectator sports catered for - tours of stadia etc

Literature

The novels of Jane Austen - extended tours to see Austen sites and film locations

Religion

Although I am a Christian,with extensive knowledge of this faith in London, I am also interested in the city as a site of multiculturalism and multi faith and am willing to conduct tours that look at this aspect too. I can also cater for faith tours arou

Galleries

I teach art and design history at post-graduate level and have extensive knowledge of the galleries in London

Castles & Palaces

The Tudors is a speciality

Gardens

Visits to some of the many gardens open to the public at most times of the year. I am a keen gardener myself and enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for the subject

Stately Homes & Country Houses

There are just so many wonderful houses open to the public across the UK, from modest country cottages that belonged for example to the writer Virginia Woolf to the stately homes such as Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. These homes are filled with many momentos of the residents life and are often presented as though they have just 'popped out' for a while and will entertain us on their return.